sewing "workout wear"

Well, I have decided to make my own work-out clothes since I can't seem to find just what I want in the stores. (Not everyone wants their workout wear skin tight). I have found some wick-away lycra for the top. I am wondering what to use for the shorts, and especially the liner for the shorts (like men's swim trunks). I thought I would use a regular pattern and do some color blocking for the top in different colors, then just bind the shorts with one of the colors from the top. I would greatly appreciate any tips from anyone who has worked with this fabric before and/or made work-out clothing.

Kirsten

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Kirsten
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I am also trying to make wick-away sports tops and shorts, close fitting to wear in place of regular underwear (I perspire profusely). I haven't made any before and I'm not 100% sure of the fabrics that are used. I bought what was billed as a wick-away fabric but you wouldn't want to use this fabric alone, teeny slits. And which side goes against the skin? Most sports bras have a smooth exterior at least, but what is this made of. My guess from what I've read is that it is a cotton/lycra blend. I hope so, I just bought 15 yds in 3 colors.

Does this need any other liner? My first thought would be yes, but again what specific fabric. Cotton diaper fabric?

I'm with you, more information is needed. AK in PA

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AK&DStrohl

Retail wicking gear is polyester (brand name varies by manufacturer), or poly/spandex (same), no cotton. It comes in a variety of weaves and finishes many of which don't have that slick polyester hand and feel if not exactly cotton-y maybe sort of cotton-blend-y or rayon-y.

In retail athletic shorts the liner is a knit polyester with a soft hand. This is what retail wicking underwear is made of as well. I think adding a layer of cotton would defeat the idea of using the wicking fibers-- the cotton holds moisture a lot longer than the wicking fibers do.

For sources for wicking fabrics you might try:

Seattle Fabrics.

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. Quest Outfitters.
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. Nice summaries of the differences between the different options.The Rain Shed. The only ones with Coolmax (first and best known of the wicking fibers, but lesser names work well too), AFAICT.
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. All of these have samples/swatches available. HTH, and apologies if you knew this stuff already.

-Sara the lurker

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Sara

My suggestion is that you contact Penny,Kirsten she knows you to be a regular poster and AK if you let her know that you have become a regular here I'm sure she can help. Her web addy is:

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and her email is: snipped-for-privacy@specialtyoutdoors.com.She has always been willing to help people who post here.she knows more about using these kind of fabrics than anyone.Juno

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Juno

Thanks Juno, I was thinking about Penny and wondering where she went.

Kirsten

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Kirsten

Thanks Sara. I have looked at Seattle fabrics but didn't really see what I needed (or didn't know what I was looking for). I will try to the other 2. They are getting $35-$40 for these wicking tops and I know I could make them more attractive, especially with my new Huskylock- the one with the biggest number.

Kirsten

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Kirsten

I'd like to second Sara's suggestion of The Rain Shed. I've dealt with them for years and their quality and service has always been excellent.

Doreen in Alabama

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Doreen

I happened to come across this in a catalog today:

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undies. Fabric is Coolmax Alta.

-Sara

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Sara

Thanks for thinking of me. I do see a "titlenine" catalog on a semi-regular from someone at work. They don't make things large enough for me. AK in PA

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AK&DStrohl

I don't know what you're looking for, but have you checked

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They carry pretty large sizes.

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